Early Childhood Education

Would you love to work with young children? Our early childhood courses not only equip you with the qualifications you need to enter the industry, but can also create a pathway to university.

Our courses can be studied full-time or part-time, giving you the skills and knowledge to enter the industry or extend your skills if you are already working. By incorporating both theory and practical components, you’ll learn to develop, evaluate and implement programs for children in a variety settings.

Work placement and industry experience

Industry placements are a key component of our courses which allow you to apply your skills and knowledge and gain valuable experience. Our early childhood courses include two industry placements which are organised for you by The Gordon. This not only ensures you have solid experience under your belt, but it can also open up doors to future employment with many of our graduates gaining work with their placement hosts. 

Our Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is also run as a traineeship. For more information on becoming a trainee click here. if you are an employer looking to take on a trainee click here.

Career outcomes

Salary range
Early childhood educator $40,830 - $62,074
Nanny $31,511 - $55,833
Teacher - early childhood $55,000 - $75,000*

Source: payscale.com & livingin-australia.com*. Criteria based on Australian occupations AUD. Updated 21 May 2018.
Note: salaries are a guide only, and are dependent on a range of factors including your experience, employer, and location.

Pathways to University
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Profiles and Testimonials

“My name is Francoise. I’m 36 years old and am a refugee from Congo in Africa. I speak six languages including English and I have five children.

When I first went to The Gordon I honestly had, in a single word, nothing. I lacked skill, experience and all I was looking and hoping for was simple. I started studying English as another language. Once I completed all English language certificates I went on to study Certificate III in Children’s Services, then my diploma. 

The experience of studying at The Gordon was more than I could have ever asked for. The quality of teaching and the care and support I received was what really stood out for me.  The Gordon has provided the pathway to many possible careers in the future and ones I never thought were possible. Not only did they help me apply for university, they also assisted me with my resume and I am now working full time at Kardinia childcare and Kindergarten Geelong.”

Francoise Zaninka
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, 2015

Industry and Corporate Training

If you would like to book training for your organisation, please contact 5225 0800 to discuss your requirements.



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About The Gordon

The Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria and has been helping people gain real skills for real jobs for over 125 years. We pride ourselves on delivering a great range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, which can lead you to a great career or create pathways to university.

Our training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. | Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.

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